Data Conversion
/ˈdeɪtə kənˈvɜːrʒən/
Definitions
- (n.) The process of transforming data from one format to another, especially to ensure compatibility and usability in legal information systems or electronic discovery.
The lawyer requested a data conversion to make the documents compatible with the court’s software.
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In legal contexts, data conversion is critical for handling electronic evidence and facilitating litigation technology; accuracy and auditability during conversion are essential.
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